The Diagram Below Shows Demand and Cost Curves for a Monopolistically

question 82

Multiple Choice

The diagram below shows demand and cost curves for a monopolistically competitive firm.
FIGURE 11- 3
-Consider the following characteristics of a particular industry: - the firms in the industry are maximizing their joint profits
- entry of new firms is restricted This industry is likely to be

• A)a monopoly.
• B)monopolistically competitive.
• C)one where each firm has limited market power.
• D)perfectly competitive.
• E)a cartel.

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